Do you want to be more
efficient, increase productivity and reduce costs? Six
Sigma is a methodology
that uses statistical techniques and tools to analyze, develop/plan and
implement improvement changes that result in reduced process cycle time, reduced
costs, increased customer satisfaction, and increased profits.Lean is a methodology focused on reducing waste. Six Sigma seeks to
improve the quality of the output of a process by identifying and removing the
causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business
processes1. This
is accomplished through the use of two Six Sigma sub-methodologies: DMAIC and
DMADV. The Six Sigma DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control)
is an improvement system for existing processes falling below specification and
looking for incremental improvement. The Six Sigma DMADV process (define,
measure, analyze, design, verify) is an improvement system used to develop new
processes or products at Six Sigma quality levels. Both Six Sigma processes are
executed by Six Sigma Green Belts and Six Sigma Black Belts, and are overseen
by Six Sigma Master Black Belts2.